Research Technician - CBP Baumbauer Lab

Department

SOM KC Department of Cell Biology and Physiology

Baumbauer Lab

Position Title

Research Technician - CBP Baumbauer Lab

Job Family Group

Professional Staff

Job Description Summary

The individual will be responsible for performing research projects, day-to-day lab maintenance and assisting investigator/researchers as directed by the Principal Investigator. This will include but is not limited to purchasing supplies/materials through the online Workday, managing and adhering timelines for project completion and collecting data to support the goals of the lab.

The research is housed in modern laboratory space with state-of-the-art equipment and will build on a long history of innovative service to the KUMC research community.

Job Description

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Assist all investigators/researchers in the lab on their research efforts including animal care, surgery assistance and data collection
• Maintain regular communication with the PIs via lab meetings and personal meetings
• Generate data and analysis of data for the preparation of published papers
• Compile data and other documentation necessary for laboratory compliance for grant submissions
• Follow established quality control and quality assurance policies and procedures, including appropriate documentation
• Complete and maintain compliance training(s) as required by university or laboratory
• Perform other duties assigned by PI
  
  

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications

Work Experience:

• 4 years of experience working in a basic science laboratory.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree [BA or BS} in Biology, Cell Biology, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Neuroscience or a related field from an accredited institution

Work Experience

• Previous experience with laboratory management
• Experience in microscopy, histology, imaging, and molecular biology as well as handling laboratory animals and animal surgery
  
  

Required Documents

• CV/resume
• Cover letter
  
  

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Rate Type

Hourly

Compensation Statement

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.

Pay Range

$21.06 - $27.40

Minimum

$21.06

Midpoint

$24.23

Maximum

$27.40